Program Manager - Prince George, Canada - Shift Human Services Consulting

Shift Human Services Consulting

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Prince George, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you a seasoned youth care manager looking to make an impact on a new program? Shift is seeking a leader to manage and lead a new satellite residential treatment program opening in Prince George BC.

Working in partnership with The Maples adolescent treatment centre in Coquitlam, this five bed treatment home for youth aged 12-18 is located in a rural area just on the edge of town and will blend the best of outdoor and cultural experiences with modern clinical care practices.

The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of this short-stay program in collaboration with head office and Maples staff, with periodic trips to both head offices in Halifax and Coquitlam

ABOUT US:

Shift is a specialized care agency, founded in 2011. Our team manages complex care facilities for adults and youth in some of Canada's most remote locations.

With a focus on helping people discover their greatness, we blend cultural and on-the-land opportunities with experiential learning and trauma-informed care.

Primary Duties:

Specific Duties
You will be responsible for bringing joy to the lives of the youth in our care.

This includes maintaining a high standard of care through oversight of daily therapeutic and experiential programming, ensuring robust cultural experiences, nurturing a warm and supportive environment in the facility, and building links to the community abroad.

You work collaboratively with company leadership throughout the recruitment and retention continuum to build a robust and highly functioning staff team that loves what they do.

You participate in team building, hiring, and onboarding, staff scheduling, evaluations, and debriefing. As the facility leader, you are passionate about cultivating a great culture.

As program Manager, you work directly with our stakeholders, partners, and families in the communities we serve to build a network of wraparound support and care for our young people.

You are passionate about seeking out opportunities for our program and our youth to grow.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong people management and supervision skills
Resilient and independent with a goodnatured approach
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Strong time management skills and strategic thinking ability
Effective and supportive communication skills
Experienced in case management and crisis deescalation
Creative and great solutionfocused mindset.
Experienced in human services documentation and reporting standards
Demonstrated ability to create and facilitate activities and programming
Able to use technology in support of learning and delivery of program service
Able to work cooperatively as a member of a team and cross program initiatives
Able to multitask and navigate a changing environment calmly and effectively
Able to maintain a budget and work within tight timelines

Qualifications

Three years' experience in team management in a human services environment
A Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, human services or related discipline
NVCI, CPR, First Aid, ASIST, WHMIS, Food Handler's certification, and valid restrictionfree Driver's license (some training may be provided)

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